In common with Valletta and the other cities of the Cottonera, a number of streets in Birgu are named after what seem to…
Author: MichaelinBirgu
British man living in Birgu and fascinated by its history and traditions
Growing up in the north of England, marching bands have been a big part of my life. The St. George’s Day parades in which…
To date this blog has been a celebration of Birgu: the importance of its history; the grandeur of its architecture; and the commitment of…
I have written about the parish church of St. Lawrence, its collegiate status and its connection to the Order of St. John in…
Malta is often described as a very Catholic country, and certainly the processions in Birgu are a regular public demonstration of this belief. The…
A Belgian friend, also a resident of Birgu, once told me, “They like their flags, the Maltese”. Since then I have been an avid…
The people of Birgu are no strangers to celebrations. The calendar is marked by processions at Good Friday and Easter, the festas of St.…
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the involvement of the 1st Cospicua Scouts’ Pipe Band in the Epiphany Procession. Today I am…